Faustian deal
A Faustian bargain.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He made a Faustian deal to get rich, but he lost his friends.”
“The politician made a Faustian deal with the corrupt corporation, trading his integrity for a guaranteed victory in the upcoming election.”
“By sacrificing his artistic vision for immediate commercial success, the young director entered into a Faustian deal that ultimately hollowed out his creative soul.”
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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a great deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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big deal
Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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deal a bad hand
To assign unfavorable circumstances in life to someone.
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deal a good hand
To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.
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deal a hand
To assign circumstances in life to someone.
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done deal
An agreement that has been finally resolved or decided.
Last updated August 10, 2026